AD #3681 - Honda Standardizing ICE Lineups and Powertrains; Hertz Pulls Back EV Expansion; Mercedes Bringing ChatGPT to Employees
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Honda is advancing its manufacturing efficiency and standardizing ICE lineups with modular platforms supporting IC and hybrid powertrains, while aggressively expanding its EV lineup globally through partnerships, especially with GM. Hertz is slowing its EV fleet growth due to high collision repair costs and declining residual values, despite ongoing commitments. Mercedes is integrating ChatGPT for employee productivity and launching electric trucks in the US market. Toyota is significantly boosting US EV battery production, and Ford is expanding access to Tesla superchargers. Additionally, a new affordable electric crossover with advanced autonomous tech debuts from GLY and ByD.
Honda Accord
"...and says it will migrate name plates like CRV and Accord to a new modular platform that supports both IC a..."
Honda Prologue
"... EVS in China and Electric Kvan in Japan, and the Prologue and the Accurate ZDX in North America next year. ..."
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